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How to get fromJianshui to Sapaby taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Jianshui to Sapa by taxi, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Jianshui to Chuxiongtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Chuxiong to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    4. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar car
    13h 15m
    $121–162

  2. Drive 475.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jianshui to Sapacar car 475.8 km
    5h 52m
    $60–87

  3. Taxi, train, drive via Honghe

    1. Take the taxi from Jianshui to Chuxiongtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Chuxiong to Honghetrain train
    3. Take the train from Mengzi to Hekou Northtrain train
    4. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar car
    10h 31m
    $133–186

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 875.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 15m

What companies run services between Jianshui, China and Sapa, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Jianshui to Sapa. However, you can take the taxi to Chuxiong, take the train to Kunming, walk to Kunming Station, take the train to Hekou North, then drive to Sapa. Alternatively, you can drive from Jianshui to Sapa in around 5h 52m.

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